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MYTERIA: how can products made from mycelium and agricultural residues be used in construction?

10 Apr 2026
Myteria is an early-stage biomaterials initiative from the Netherlands developing circular interior panels grown from mycelium and locally sourced agricultural residues.
It rethinks how materials are made: instead of extracting and processing, they grow them using nature’s own binding system.
Navarra Circular Economy Awards 2026: call for students' projects

10 Apr 2026
Looking for projects developed by students from universities and vocational training centres across Europe!
Projects must demonstrate innovation in business models, products, services or industrial processes under circular economy criteria, and have real potential to develop new business opportunities.
Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026: call for proposals!

10 Apr 2026
The summit will bring together international leaders, researchers, policymakers, industry innovators and civil society to explore how the bioeconomy can drive socio-economic transformation and climate action.
They're calling for proposals for workshops and satellite activities/site visits!
Commission publishes new guidance on decarbonising buildings and making them more circular

09 Apr 2026
This European Commission Staff Working Document covers the carbon-efficient design, material supply, construction and operation of buildings. It considers the supply and demand for materials, energy and built space.
See what this means in practice!
Highlights from the EU Circular Talk on The EU Ecolabel as a tool boosting circular economy & competitiveness

08 Apr 2026
On 31 March, the EU Ecolabel, in conjunction with the ECESP, organised an EU Circular Talk on how the EU Ecolabel acts as a ready-to-use tool helping businesses deliver circularity, meet rising legislative expectations, and gain a competitive edge across EU markets.





